Roffers, chief honored at Carolina Clash banquet

After a weekend that began with many cars sliding on ice, racers used to sliding on dirt found their way to Hilton Garden Inn in Concord on Saturday for the annual Carolina Clash Awards banquet.

“I’m overwhelmed. Ed Gibbons is someone I’ve always looked up to. I watched him race for years and he was very talented,” said Yow who received the honor from the Ed Gibbons family. “For what I’ve accomplished over the last 14 years racing--I started when I was seven years old--I’m very thankful to people like you, Jeff Smith, the guys in the Clash, and my dad. The competiveness and the level that I’ve stepped up to racing with y’all will be something I’ll cherish the rest of my life even if I don’t ever set foot in another race car.”

Gary “Spud” Bennett joined the likes of Larry Long, Ed Gibbons, Bill Newby, Larry Lee, Jack Starrette, Mike Duvall and Jack Pennington as the newest member of the Carolina Clash Hall of Fame.

“He has been a very dedicated employee to the Carolina Clash. He’s been there as a friend to the racers, a friend to the series, and he’s very worthy of this honor,” said Larry Long.

“I’m blown away. I appreciate it and thank everybody out there. I love you all,” said Bennett.

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